Question

Need help with this math problem

Answer 1

I had to do several calculations to get the answer.

First I calculated how many points each incorrect answer decreased:

6 questions * x = 30 points => x = 30 points / 6 questions = 5 points / question.

Then I converted it in an equation of the kind:

( ) ( ) = 5

And concluded it was 1/6 * 30 = 5

So, the numbers must be placed on either of these two forms:

( 1/6 ) ( 30) = 5, or

( 30 ) ( 1/ 6) = 5.

Of course, both of them are correct answers.